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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,454.20, 364,936.82 and 143,592.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,454.20, 364,936.82 and 143,592.86 is: 198,152.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,454.20 : 364,936.82 = 143,592.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,454.20/364,936.82 = 143,592.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,454.20x = 364,936.82 × 143,592.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,454.20x = 52,402,321,703.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,402,321,703.11/264,454.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,152.73

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